Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Fire Alarm Specialist

Overview

Coordinate fire alarm infrastructure projects and maintain airport fire alarm systems.

Key Responsibilities

• fire alarm
• compliance
• risk analysis
• design review
• construction admin
• maintenance planning

Tasks

-You will develop compliance and incident response for fire alarm and control systems and perform appropriate risk analysis. -Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. -You will sponsor capital projects to support comprehensive infrastructure plans and implement design vision. -You will provide technical support for fire alarm and requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts. -You will evaluate project design drawings for moderate-sized capital and expense projects for conformance to standards and specifications and coordination with other capital projects and expansion of existing infrastructure. -You will conduct construction administration for moderate-sized capital projects including submittals, Request for Information (RFI), site observation, construction meetings, and punch walks. -You will act as a center of expertise for the airport’s fire alarm systems and participate in risk analysis and develop contingency plans for unexpected problems. -You will coordinate with planning and capital development departments to ensure program schedule aligns with the available lifecycle expectancy of systems, century agenda and sustainability goals, and regulatory and aviation growth requirements. -You will develop and maintain airport standards and procedures concerning equipment, systems, and installation. -You will approve or deny variance requests to existing infrastructure and attend infrastructure review meetings. -You will lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of the fire alarm system. You will assist the maintenance staff with troubleshooting, restoring faults, and developing solutions to complex issues. -You will conduct inventory, condition, and capacity assessment, and develop renewal and replacement projects for fire alarm systems.

Requirements

• project management
• autocad
• fire alarm
• fire codes
• communication
• nicet ii

What You Bring

-Project Manager – You have time management skills that include prioritizing work between multiple projects and meeting deadlines. You can coordinate and collaborate with multi-discipline project teams. -Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. -Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire. -Technically Skilled – You are proficient in fire alarm software programming, understanding programming, control devices, annunciators, wiring, and network infrastructure requirements. You know how to use AutoCAD to draft and model fire alarm systems. -Knowledgeable – You have technical knowledge in fire alarm systems, engineering concepts, principles, designs, standards, practices, construction, testing, commissioning, activation, maintenance, and appropriate codes. You are knowledgeable of IBC, NEC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, local fire codes, and industry best practices. You are also familiar with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus. -Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in fire alarm systems including design, modeling, construction, testing, commissioning or activation. -Excellent Communicator – You have strong verbal, written, presentation, and active listening communication skills. You can convey complex and technical details to individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge. -Desired – We hope you have any of the following licenses/certifications: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist (CFAITMS) Professional, Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD), NICET Level II Fire Alarm certification, and/or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.

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Benefits

-Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced. -Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. -Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate. -Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid. -Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. -Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port. -Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family. -Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family. -Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture. -Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. -Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.

About Port Of Seattle

-The Port of Seattle plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and travel in the Pacific Northwest. -It operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the U.S. -Its seaport is a key gateway for goods flowing between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. -The Port invests heavily in infrastructure, sustainability, and regional development. -Typical projects include terminal upgrades, environmental improvements, and transportation infrastructure. -A standout project is the modernization of Sea-Tac Airport, enhancing both passenger experience and capacity. -The Port has a history of pioneering public-private partnerships to fuel regional growth.

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Interview Process

-interviews may be conducted prior to the application close date.

Security Clearance

-must pass a transportation security administration (tsa) background check. -must pass a federal bureau of investigation (fbi) criminal history background check. -employment contingent upon obtaining a port of seattle id badge. -must obtain a u.s. customs and border patrol (cbp) customs seal within 30 days of hire.